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Pahalgam


Overview

Pahalgam is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India. It is located at an altitude of 2130 m above sea level amidst the great Himalayan range. It is positioned beside the Liddar River, in the Liddar valley.Popular as 'The Valley of Shepherds', Pahalgam is considered a jewel in the Lidder Valley. Pahalgam is 95 km east of Srinagar.

Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath.

There are many interesting tourist destinations around Pahalgam. Amongst them are the surging pastures of Baisaran. The huge meadows surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine present a beautiful spectacle. Then there is Hajan, a popular picnic spot, on the way to Chandanwari. Hajan is a popular shooting location for the Indian film industry. The hill station of Pahalgam has eight tiny villages inside it. One of the villages is Mamal, which houses an ancient Shiva temple dating back to the 5th century. Pahalgam also comprises of a part of the only saffron growing areas of Asia.

Pahalgam is also associated with the holy yatra of the Amarnath cave. Chandanwari, 16 km from Pahalgam, serves as the starting point of the Amarnath yatra. The yatra is organized every year in the Hindu month of Sawan (July to August). Pahalgam also offers shopping facilities to the tourists. It is quite popular for wool products like Gabbas and Namdas, available in the local shops. There are a number of activities one can undertake, while in Pahalgam. One of them is trekking. Some of the famous treks of Pahalgam are the Pahalgam-Sonamarg Trek and the treks to Chandanwari, Kolahoi Glacier and Sheshnag Lake.

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Pahalgam is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India. It is located at an altitude of 2130 m above sea level amidst the great Himalayan range. It is positioned beside the Liddar River, in the Liddar valley.Popular as 'The Valley of Shepherds',

Hotels near Pahalgam

The Island Resort

The Island Resort is located Pahalgam (2,130 m) which is Kashmir's premier summer destination.


Best Price: Rs.2000 per day

WelcomHotel Pine-n-Peak

WelcomHotel Pine-n-Peak, Pahalgam celebrates the beautiful valley of Pahalgam in the most pristine form. Located atop the Rajwas Plateau, WelcomHotel Pine-n-Peak's pristine beauty remains untouched by the chaos of the market and ensures that the best views are accorded to WelcomHotel Pine n Peak, including the shimmering Lidder River and snow topped mountains playing with the sunrays, bathing the valley in different hues throughout the day.


Best Price: Rs.5250 per day

Radisson Golf Resort

Radisson Golf Resort  Pahalgam ( Earlier Know As Grand Mumtaz Resort )  is located at Pahalgam which is (2,130 m) which is Kashmir's premier summer destination.

 


Best Price: Rs.5500 per day


  
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